Some of the recommend website links may contain graphic sexual descriptions and pictures or diagrams that are not all suitable for young teenagers, parental discretion is advised.

General Information

The Centers for Disease Control
www.cdc.gov
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people. The agency’s website provides a broad range of information on HIV/AIDS and other STD’s.
Click here for information on HIV/AIDS from the CDC. | Top |

The National Institutes of Health
www.nih.gov
Founded in 1887, the National Institutes of Health today is one of the world's foremost medical research centers, and the Federal focal point for medical research in the United States. The NIH, comprising 27 separate Institutes and Centers, is one of eight health agencies of the Public Health Service which, in turn, is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The website serves as a hub for collected information on HIV/AIDS and STD’s.
Click here for information on Sexual Health from NIH. | Top |

The World Health Organization
www.who.org
The World Health Organization is the United Nations specialized agency for health. WHO's objective is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health. Health is defined by WHO's as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The website hosts numerous helpful publications regarding the global HIV/AIDS epidemic. | Top |

The Sexual Health InfoCenter
www.sexhealth.org
Since June 1997, the Sexual Health InfoCenter has been operating as one of the most popular sources of sexual health information on the Internet. It was created in the spirit that there should be open and honest discussion of human sexuality available. Today the InfoCenter provides information and forums for adults to discuss human sexuality and it's nuances. This is a very helpful site for any adult or teen who is sexually active. | Top |

Coalition for Positive Sexuality
www.positive.org
The Coalition for Positive Sexuality (CPS) is a grassroots, not-for-profit, activist organization that provides candid sex education information to teens through materials and electronic media. | Top |

DanceSafe.org
www.dancesafe.org
DanceSafe is a nonprofit, harm reduction organization promoting health and safety within the rave and nightclub community. Twenty-six local chapters consist of young people from within the dance culture itself who have a sincere interest in bettering their communities and educating themselves and their peers. Volunteers staff harm reduction booths at raves, nightclubs and other dance events where they provide information on drugs, safer sex, and other health and safety issues concerning the electronic dance community (like driving home safely and protecting one's hearing). DanceSafe also provides adulterant screening services for ecstasy users. Information and services are directed primarily towards non-addicted, recreational drug users. | Top |

Adolescent AIDS Program
www.adolescentaids.org
Children’s Hospital at Montifiore based in the Bronx, NY. This site serves as a local and national resource for those living with HIV/AIDS and more importantly for adolescents who are at risk for HIV infection. Testing information is also provided. | Top |

Ask Beth
www.ppsp.org/askbeth
Q&A Internet service that addresses sexuality and sexual health issues. This site is developed and maintained by Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania. | Top |

Go Ask Alice
www.goaskalice.columbia.edu
Q&A Internet service that addresses sexuality and health related issues. This site is developed by Columbia University’s Health Education Program. Also contains a wide range of topics including, general health, nutrition, drugs, nicotine, alcohol, sexuality, relationships and much more. | Top |

I Wanna Know: By The American Social Health Association
www.iwannaknow.org
Answers questions about teen sexual and health related issues. (Recommend for younger audiences). | Top |

Sex, etc
www.sxetc.org
Provides information for and by teens on a variety of sexual issues. The site is developed by the Network for Family Life Education. Utilizes teen writers and teenagers from across the nation that write first hand accounts of their experiences. | Top |

TeenWire
www.teenwire.com
Developed by Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Provides teens with sexuality and sexual health information. | Top |

Sexuality Institute of Education and Counseling of the United States
www.siecus.org
SIECUS is a national non-profit organization which affirms that sexuality is a natural and healthy part of living. SIECUS develops, collects and disseminates information, promotes comprehensive education about sexuality and advocates the right of individuals to make responsible sexual choices.
 

Organizations in the Philadelphia Area

ActionAIDS
www.actionaids.org
Founded in 1986, ActionAIDS is Pennsylvania's largest and oldest AIDS service organization currently serving over 3,500 individuals and 150 families living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. In addition, ActionAIDS educates over 15,000 youth and adults in diverse communities throughout the Philadelphia region. | Top |

Philadelphia FIGHT
www.fight.org
Philadelphia FIGHT (FIGHT) is a comprehensive AIDS service organization providing primary care, consumer education, advocacy and research on potential treatments and vaccines. FIGHT was formed as a partnership of individuals living with HIV/AIDS and clinicians, who joined together to improve the lives of people living with the disease. | Top |

The Safeguards Project
www.safeguards.org
The LGBT Health Resource Center is part of the SafeGuards Project, a non-profit community health organization evolving to meet the changing needs of our communities in the Greater Philadelphia area. This site is designed to provide access to health information and resources for sexual minority communities and their health care providers. | Top |

Mazzoni Center
www.mazzonicenter.org
PCHA was founded in 1979 to identify, advocate for, and support the well being and physical and mental health needs of sexual minorities and other high-risk groups inadequately served by mainstream health care. In 1981, the AIDS Task Force of Philadelphia was established as part of PCHA for the purpose of reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS through prevention/education efforts and addressing the needs of those affected by HIV disease. PCHA now offers many services, including free anonymous HIV testing. | Top |